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BJ55 KJY

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,969 mi
Last recorded111,969 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 KJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 111,969 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,759 miles

Both front control arms corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge poor (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 108,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front control arms corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 91,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 87,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear, and front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 83,876 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 80,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 77,273 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 74,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 74,825 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 71,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

g/box oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,970 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 67,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 63,863 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 59,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 55,067 miles

Offside front tyre getting worn on outer edge!!

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,167 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 51,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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BJ55 KJY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 KJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ55 KJY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2005.

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